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Australia on cusp of legalising mitochondrial donation

File photo of a baby holding the finger of its mother.

File photo dated 23/01/16 of a new baby holding the finger of its mother. Source: AAP

It is believed to affect about 60 children born in Australia each year. A bill to legalise the controversial medical technique is expected to go to a conscience vote in the coming months.


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By Lin Evlin

Presented by Marcus Megalokonomos

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It is believed to affect about 60 children born in Australia each year. A bill to legalise the controversial medical technique is expected to go to a conscience vote in the coming months.



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